"Exhale!" by Jim Stephenson

Описание: Several months ago, mid-pandemic, I was asked by Col. Don Schofield of The United States Air Force Band to write a piece full of hope; a concert opener or closer that might bring a rush of excitement to the audience, and also reflect on how grateful we all were to be in a room together again listening to live music. I was finally able to write this new work - EXHALE! - which is meant to represent that feeling we all know as a cathartic response to a tense moment having passed. I was also inspired by the contrails - or exhalations - that are emitted from AF jets as they propel themselves upward; another visual symbol of that kind of optimism and hope. While it can’t be performed right away, I certainly look forward to that time when it can be, and when we can all breathe a little easier.

James M. Stephenson; November 2020

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Credits:
Commander & Conductor, Executive Producer
Colonel Don Schofield

Producer
Mr. Dennis Fisher

Associate Producer
Captain Christina Muncey

Recording Engineers
Technical Sgt. Jim Woolf
Technical Sgt. Pedro Rodríguez-Ramírez

Editing Engineer
Technical Sgt. Jim Woolf

Mixing Engineer
Technical Sgt. Pedro Rodríguez-Ramirez

Mastering Engineer
Mr. Bruce Leek

Lighting
Justin Lang Design

Videographers
Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann
Senior Master Sgt. Chad Randolph
Senior Master Sgt. Emily Wellington
Master Sgt. Kevin Cerovich
Master Sgt. Tim Hilgert
Master Sgt. Brooke Emery
Master Sgt. Mike Brest
Technical Sgt. Carolyn Braus
Technical Sgt. Joey Velez
Technical Sgt. Stacey Holliday
Mr. George Bolden - Jib Operator

Video Editor
Technical Sgt. Victor Holmes

Chief of Production - Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann
Chief of Marketing and Outreach - Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Burns
Chief of Concert Band - Chief Master Sgt. Stacy Newbrough Ascione
Chief of Ceremonial Brass - Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Valadie
Chief of Air Force Strings - Chief Master Sgt. Henry Tyszler
Chief of Airmen of Note - Chief Master Sgt. Brian MacDonald
Section Chief of Audio/Video Production - Senior Master Sgt. Emily Wellington
Section Chief of Brand Management - Master Sgt. Brooke Emery
Music Librarian - Master Sgt. Matt Dannan
Program Notes - Master Sgt. Laura Shoun